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Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Three Oaks

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Beach
Outdoor dining
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Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101196 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Three Oaks, MI
  • Place, Robinson Woods Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flynn Woods Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Three Oaks

In Three Oaks .Within a 5-minute walk of this Three Oaks vacation home, you'll find Flynn Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve. Lake Michigan and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Robinson Woods Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Flynn Woods Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 43 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach

Ellie's Cottage is a charming and cozy summer rental that's perfect for families and groups of friends looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.

The cottage features an open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. The living room is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a large screen TV for movie nights. The dining area is adjacent to the living room, and the table can comfortably seat six people.

The cottage has three bedrooms, all of which are situated in the back of the house, ensuring a peaceful and restful night's sleep. The first bedroom features a queen bed, while the second bedroom is perfect for kids, with two sets of twin bunks. The third bedroom has a comfortable double bed.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern amenities you need to prepare delicious meals for your family and friends. There's a gas stove, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. The kitchen also features a breakfast bar with seating for two.

One of the highlights of Ellie's Cottage is the spacious screened-in porch that's perfect for dining and relaxation. The porch overlooks the large yard, which is ideal for outdoor games and activities. The yard also features a fire pit, which is perfect for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and stargazing.

Ellie's Cottage is located just minutes away from Cherry Beach, one of the best beaches in the area. With its wide, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it's the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
In addition to the beach, there are plenty of other local attractions and activities to enjoy. You can explore the charming town of New Buffalo, which is just a short drive away and boasts plenty of restaurants, shops, and galleries. You can also go hiking, biking, or kayaking in the nearby parks and nature reserves.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Ellie's Cottage has everything you need for a memorable and enjoyable summer vacation.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,196 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50.00/pet fee is required per dog, 2 dog limit

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Summer 2019 Dates Now Available House Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Available Three Oaks
Summer 2019 Dates Now Availab
Ellie's With Cherry Rights
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Three Oaks
Ellie's Cottage With Cherry Beach Rights Cottage Three Oaks
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.5 mi (47-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Cherry Beach and 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Union Pier Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach to downtown Three Oaks?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Three Oaks.

Reviews

Ellie`s Cottage with Cherry Beach Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Douglas T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was pet friendly, including the mice that left droppings in the kitchen drawers and in the bathroom. The Management company for the property took extremely long to communicate and we still havent heard back on a few items. Because of the lack of attention we received and the condition of the property, i would NOT RECOMMEND this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana I.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren A.

This was our second time staying at Ellie’s Cottage. It’s a cute place and a great property for our needs. Back porch is great. The property definitely needs some weeding though! The weeds are growing into the windows! LOL We did clean a bit when we got there bc the floors did have a lot of pet fur and sand on them, but that didn’t bother us. We know dogs are allowed at this property, which is fantastic, and we were going to bring our dogs, but ended up not bringing them. Only recommendation I have is that there should be at minimum some sort of spray to wipe down the counters, a few garbage bags for guests to use, and a roll or two of paper towels. But we did enjoy our stay and will be back-I’m sure!
Kids loved the chalk board!
Her favorite part of the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly C.

Property is not as pictured

The property is overgrown and in disrepair outside. The fire pit is not as pictured. There are multiple missing tiles in the bathroom. There were no trash bags or paper towels/dish towels anywhere in the house and only 1/2 roll of TP. While these were not mentioned as included, I have never stayed at a property through VRBO where they were not available in limited supply. The furniture and beds were relatively comfortable. The area was quiet and location convenient to restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

don't stay here

I am submitting a formal request for a partial refund. I will send a list of complaints including a bathroom shower with mold and missing tiles,dangerous without mats, could not take a shower for the entire 5 days. No mats, no soap,no wash cloths. advertised fire pit which was a selling point for us but it was just a hole filled with sticks, grass, and trash.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy and clean. Great screened in porch and big dining room table. Washer and dryer worked well (bring laundry soap). Kitchen lacked basic cooking essentials, like a baking tray. Had to bake hashbrown patties and breadsticks on a muffin tin. Stove does not work well at all. We cooked one breakfast and it was a pain so I would not reccomend cooking in this home. No dish towels to dry the dishes. Beds were comfortable. No rails on the top bunk beds. The one bathroon is very small. Shower is clean and functional but if I'm being picky... there were tiles missing so we were a little turned off by that. With that said, would actually stay here again, we all enjoyed it and were quite comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at the cottage

We had the best family vacation at Ellie’s cottage. The cottage is so charming and comfortable. It had everything we needed and was very practical for a family with toddler. The woods nearby, beautiful quiet cherry beach, delicious restaurants just a few minutes away: everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake days

The property around the house was Very close to a lot of activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A classic getaway

A no frills lake house experience. We enjoyed most of our trip at the beach and surrounding attractions. There were beach items available for use which was helpful. This is a quiet area (except the house next door was under construction with workers daily during our time). Nevertheless we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christy L., Overland Park, KS

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poorly managed

The property has potential but was severely neglected during the time of our stay. When we arrived, we immediately saw several signs of disrepair: there is a note written on a piece of cardboard saying that the dishwasher was broken. The blinds in one of the bedrooms were broken so that it was impossible to have privacy, a large chunk of tile had fallen off of the shower and black mold and mildew lined the tiles and grout,a piece of metal on the stovetop was broken and bent skyward, the air conditioning never function properly and was unable to cool the house below 77°. There was laundry left in both the washer and the dryer when we arrived so we had linens to fold upon arrival. Although the dishwasher was broken, the house was completely devoid of supplies: absolutely no toilet paper, no paper towels, no dish soap for the handwashing we hadn’t expected, no laundry detergent, and no bar soap. We found ourselves searching at grocery stores several times so that we could purchase the items that were missing for our stay. The bunk beds were rickety and clearly not safe. There was a strong odor of mildew from the ceiling of the mudroom. We communicated these problems to Monica, the property manager, and she assured us that our cleaning fee would be refunded. After several messages to Monica, we have yet to see a refund. This refund was promised nearly 3 weeks ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy R., Palos Heights, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Ellie”s Cottage

The exterior of the house and the porch were poorly maintained. Looked ramshackle. Screen porch door was off its hinge and the screen had tears in it- one that a squirrel was using to access the porch. Lots of spider webs. Interior was clean, comfortable and old. Again, in need of maintenance. A dresser in one bedroom, fell over when my husband moved it to look for a socket. The dresser feet were old and soft and cracked, falling forward. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole P.

Cute!

Very nice house and the outside screened porch is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to a great lake

We had a great time despite some canadian wild fire smoke. Great place to stay, super close to a nice small beach without a million people there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

A sweet spot

We loved the house and neighborhood. The long table adjacent to the kitchen was a great gathering spot. Super close to beaches and all the attractions along Red Arrow highway. Plusses: Washer /dryer, air conditioning, sweet decorations, pet friendly layout and furnishings, comfy cute linens, decent mattresses on all beds, private back room with queen bed, huge modern spotless refrigerator/freezer. A few things that didn't work well for us, but could be fine for others: the bedroom with two bunk beds left insufficient head room and floor space for my adult children, so nearly unusable for any of them; limited comfy sofa space for hanging out together. Negatives: there is poison ivy in the yard; porch screens need repair; electric stove is old and thus a bit hard to cook on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra P.

Disappointing experience

My family of 4 stayed at Ellie’s cottage for two weeks. Cons - Kitchen light consistently malfunctioned and acted as a strobe light making all of us dizzy. I contacted the property manager multiple times. She promised several times that a handyman would come to fix it and no one ever showed up. I sent her a video and she again said someone would come out. Never heard from her again. The toilet was also leaking 24/7 making a drip drip noise. Again, no handyman for two weeks. The screened in porch had a huge tear in one of the screens making it impossible to spend time in there which would have been wonderful for our family (lots of big bugs). Pros - solid internet which was critical because the kids were in school and we were both working. Also, there were fun board games to play. Kitchen was well stocked. Dishwasher, washer and dryer all functioned well.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Great Little Place

Functional house with all the outdoor amenities—fire pit and screened porch. Could use a bit of maintenance and some deep cleaning, but overall functional.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

We have been to this area before and the kids love the beach and blueberry picking. Easy drive from Chicago area. Monica's home was clean and very close to the beach. Plan on going to Warren dunes if your kids like to play in the sand as the beachfront at Cherry beach is limited. Great area to get away to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2020

It was clean and had all the modern conveniences. I did notice that repairs needed to be made to the exterior of the home. The back steps were in disrepair and dangerous. The landscaping also needed to be trimmed back to make access to the backyard easier. A front exterior doorway light should also be installed. It would also have been nice to have received an update as to the condition of the beaches. The beach that was outlined in the information provided on the website was inaccurate. That beach area had been closed down since last season according to homeowners in that area which meant we had to find another beach access and travel a little further to get there. Other than that, we all enjoyed our stay and the accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Ellie’s!

It was exactly as pictured and the perfect place for our low key family vacation! The nearby beaches and carry out restaurants were all wonderful and everyone was so friendly.

8/10 Good

Harry B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot

We enjoyed our time here. The screen porch is especially pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loving Ellie’s!

We had a fantastic time at Ellie’s Cottage! Plenty of space for all eight of us and so much to do in the area! Monica was also very helpful when we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

Liked: Cleanliness

MC 2019

Great stay. Just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Adorable Gem

The cottage was the perfect size for a large group on a budget. Then there were all the little notions throughout the house that added a personal touch: loads of board games, hundres of legos for the kids, books for children, birding books, the chalk board with a basket of colorful chalk, new dishwasher, french door refridgerator, spacious enclosed outdoor dining area. Large back yard where the kids could roam, explore and run free. What a nice surprise all the extras were!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John D., Austin, Texas

A very sweet little cottage, close to everything.

We had a great stay over the Labor Day weekend. The house was nicely outfitted, screened porch was a great place to hang out and there is super fast WiFi, which was nice. Best for a couple or a family with younger kids, I think. And a nice nature trail a few steps away. Monica was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017